Here are today’s 7 verified theme park & live event stories, covering Theme Parks & Roller Coasters and Stadiums & Arenas.
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The TLDR
- Stadiums & Arenas: JE Dunn to Lead Bridgestone Arena’s Broadway 2030 Renovation
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Six Flags Names Adam Boal Chief Procurement Officer
Stadiums & Arenas
JE Dunn to Lead Bridgestone Arena’s Broadway 2030 Renovation
The Nashville Predators have selected JE Dunn Construction as construction manager for Bridgestone Arena’s multi-year “Smashville’s Next Stage: Broadway 2030” renovation, according to Sports Venue Business. The project will overhaul the arena’s fan amenities and hospitality spaces. Fans tracking venue projects nationwide can also revisit our look at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver’s iconic rock-carved stage.
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Six Flags Names Adam Boal Chief Procurement Officer
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced this week that Adam Boal will become the company’s new chief procurement officer, according to Amusement Today. Boal joins Six Flags from commercial real estate firm CBRE, where he oversaw global procurement, supplier partnerships and technology initiatives. In his new role, he will be responsible for corporate purchasing and vendor relationships across the Six Flags portfolio of parks.
Universal Orlando’s 2026 Holiday Celebration Kicks Off This Weekend
Universal Orlando Resort will launch its destination-wide holiday celebration on Saturday, November 14, running through January 3, 2027, according to Amusement Today. The season brings back Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and other returning character experiences across Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe, all included with regular theme park admission.
Three New Christmas Trees Join Disney Springs’ Holiday Stroll
Disney Springs’ annual Christmas Tree Stroll adds three new trees for 2026 themed to Bluey, Monsters, Inc. and Hallmark, Attractions Magazine reports. The additions join the stroll’s returning lineup of character-themed trees spread throughout the shopping and dining district.
Disney+ Brings 3D Movies to Meta Quest Headsets
Disney+ subscribers can now watch select titles in 3D through Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S headsets starting this week, according to WDW News Today. Disney first announced the Meta Quest partnership in December 2025, and this rollout expands the 3D catalog available on existing headsets.
Holiday Decor Debuts at Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel
Disneyland Resort’s Pixar Place Hotel has unveiled its 2026 holiday decorations, with festive touches now greeting guests at the porte-cochère and entryway, per WDW News Today. The rollout comes as holiday decor continues to appear across the Disneyland Resort ahead of the 2026 season.
What to Expect at IAAPA Expo 2026
IAAPA Expo 2026 returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center November 16-20, and Attractions Magazine previewed 10 developments to watch, including expected announcements from Six Flags, SeaWorld and Kennedy Space Center. The industry trade show is the attractions world’s largest annual gathering for new ride vehicles and technology reveals.
Explore more: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Batman: The Ride, Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
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